1977 Ford LTD vs. 1951 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1977 Ford LTD is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. 1977 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1951 Lancia Aurelia has manual transmission. 1951 Lancia Aurelia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford LTD | 1951 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | LTD | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1977 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2670 mm |